Last Updated on September 16, 2026
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services was recognized across multiple categories at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® 2026 Relocation Forum, held August 31-September 1, 2026, at the Loews Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Il.
The forum connected relocation professionals and brokerage leaders from the global LeadingRE network to exchange insights, review referral management best practices and participate in interactive workshops.
Howard Hanna was among the companies recognized at the Notable Referral Recognition Awards, honoring top-performing member brokerages for performance year-to-date through July 2026.
Howard Hanna received the following honors:
– Highest Commercial Referral
– Most Referrals Closed Over $1M
– Highest Sales Production Rate (outbound closings per sales associate)
– Goal Achievers (closed referrals YTD through July)-
“These accolades demonstrate the consistent strength and performance of Howard Hanna as a global relocation leader and the No.1 family-owned-and-operated real estate company in the country. Our partnership with LeadingRE allows us to offer trusted real estate connections to our clients and amplifies the momentum of agents working across our 18-state company footprint,” said Kelly Hanna Riley, president of Global Relocation and Business Development. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
Yvonne Regan, vice president of relocation strategic partnerships for Howard Hanna Relocation and Business Development, attended the 2026 Relocation Forum and participated in a panel discussion “Rapid Fire AI in Relocation.”
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is the home of the world’s market-leading residential brokerages in more than 70 countries, with 550 firms and 135,000 sales associates. LeadingRE provides a broad range of brokerage services to its affiliates, including lead generation, cross-market referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems and industry-leading professional development.
About Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 18 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, Howard Hanna operates more than 500 offices with 15,000 sales associates and staff. The company’s proprietary Hanna Success System helps its agents achieve 53% more business than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. Learn more at www.HowardHanna.com.
